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  1. I was originally against the idea, but after...

    I was originally against the idea, but after thinking it over I think it would be a nice sub forum to this one if that is an option. I say this because while there aren't many threads here, I feel...
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    Sticky: popper that is from the same mould, NOE311-165

    popper that is from the same mould, NOE311-165
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    Sticky: So I modified the method for bullets that were...

    So I modified the method for bullets that were getting blunted and shrinking size. I'm using A paint can that I cut the carry handle ears off of and my thumler tumbler, I poked a few holes in the lid...
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    Sticky: my shrinking diameter seems to come from narrow...

    my shrinking diameter seems to come from narrow driving bands, I had 68gr 225 bullets shrink to .218 on me. I will have to check the hardness of my bullets to see if that is a determining factor as...
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    Sticky: I think you could get away with using one...

    I think you could get away with using one tumbler, the only place I have remaining powder is at the top of the bowl from splashing.
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    Sticky: anywhere from 100-200 garyshome. I came across...

    anywhere from 100-200 garyshome.

    I came across another problem with softer alloys, I'm losing size due to shot peening on my larger softer bullets (400gr+). My guess if you are going to try this...
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    Sticky: The powder im using is from prismatic powders,...

    The powder im using is from prismatic powders, that color is flatter black. I have some HF yellow I could give it a shot with, the recipe im using is 2fl oz of lacquer thinner and 2.8cc of powder and...
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    Sticky: So I tested it without the graphite, I let the...

    So I tested it without the graphite, I let the tumbler run till the boolits were completely dry to the touch. My first try with having some of the "soup" at the bottom left the boolits looking runny...
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    finally, this makes me so happy.

    finally, this makes me so happy.
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    Sticky: What purpose does the graphite serve? I don't...

    What purpose does the graphite serve? I don't have any on hand but have all the other products to give this a shot, what do you believe the outcome would be if you omitted the step with graphite?
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    from Snopes (...

    from Snopes ( http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/forthood.asp )

    Claim: Account describes a visit by former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush with survivors of the Fort Hood shootings.
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    Rice can help spread out dog food, plus it can...

    Rice can help spread out dog food, plus it can help slow down their digestive system if they are having diarrhea. When our dogs stomach would get upset we would do boiled chicken and rice and it...
  13. That is exactly what I'm asking geargnasher,...

    That is exactly what I'm asking geargnasher, thank you. I just wanted to check on this before I ordered custom sizing dies, so far my slugs turned out as following


    223 - .218 Bore, .223 groove...
  14. Max recommended size over bore diameter?

    Hello everyone,

    I have read the stickies and quite a few other threads here and seen that most people recommend being at 0.001 to 0.0015 over the bore diameter. However I have read a few users...
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    Poll: voted other, I have 3 monitors (1920x1080) so my...

    voted other, I have 3 monitors (1920x1080) so my total desktop resolution is 5760x1080
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    Always picked greek names for online video games...

    Always picked greek names for online video games and this is the one that I have used the longest, 12 is my favorite number (wore it in sports and racing), and my avatar is my wife shooting our Ruger...
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    you can also use google for it, in the google...

    you can also use google for it, in the google search box "define: whatever word you want"

    you don't need the quotes.
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    theperfessor you should run the fullscan from...

    theperfessor you should run the fullscan from safe mode, press and/or hold F8 when you start your computer and it should take you to boot option menu where you can select boot to safe mode.
  19. I tried loosening the pins and it is still...

    I tried loosening the pins and it is still incredibly tight, guess it take some sanding to fix it. Thanks for the suggestions though
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    Sticky: I tried the piglet method just the other day and...

    I tried the piglet method just the other day and again this morning before I left for work. Before that I was making jigs and using a HF powdercoating system. I find that I can do more bullets at a...
  21. thanks for the advice, I will give that a shot...

    thanks for the advice, I will give that a shot later tonight and hopefully that corrects the issue.
  22. Problem with pin movement in a hollow point mold

    I bought a miha mould in .359 125gr hollow point (4 cavity) from a group buy not too long ago, made sure to clean the mould up when I received it. First session casting with it was just terrible the...
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    I'm only 29 and I love my #1 in 45-70, I wouldn't...

    I'm only 29 and I love my #1 in 45-70, I wouldn't mind picking up a few more single shots in the near future. I noticed at the start of this year, that their caliber options dropped off quite a bit....
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    Sticky: what kind of velocities are you looking to see? I...

    what kind of velocities are you looking to see? I will be testing some 458 win mag and 45-70 this week, I did gas check them so I can make a comparison to my standard loadings.

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    Sticky: My first attempt has been rather unique, on a few...

    My first attempt has been rather unique, on a few bullets the powder didn't want to stick to one side. I will have to reprocess those, but the other problem I encounters is that the bullets don't...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check